Fyre Sydney

In a tribute to the ill-fated Fyre Festival that (didn’t) happen in the Bahamas a few years back, Side Bar is this weekend throwing a Fyre-themed indoor beach party with DJs spinning the tunes of acts that were meant to play. All door sales from the event will be donated to Maryann Rolle, the restaurant-owner who lost her life savings when festival organisers blew town. For more information, head to the Facebook event page.

When: Saturday, February 9
Where: Side Bar

The Rocks Lunar Market

The Rocks are coming to life in the wake of Sydney’s Lunar New Year celebrations. Head down to the markets for amazing street food, beautiful red lanterns, a plethora of stalls and a variety of entertainment to keep you amused all night. For more information, head to the Facebook event page.

When: Friday, February 8
Where: The Rocks

The Beresford Dog Show: Mardi Gras Edition

Enjoy a day of pooch parades and doggie treats at The Beresford Hotel, whose dog shows are back by popular demand. This event is Mardi Gras themed, so make sure your pets are head-to-toe in flamboyant costume. For more information, head to the Facebook event page.

When: Sunday, February 10
Where: The Beresford

The Soup Kitchen Launch Party

In the wake of archaic lock-out laws and noise restrictions, venues like Goodbar are challenging authorities and attempting to Make Sydney Great Again. The Soup Kitchen is Sydney’s newest 5am dance party, with all proceeds going to help the city’s homeless. For more information, head to the Facebook event page.

When: Saturday, February 9
Where: Goodbar

Urban Wine Walk

The streets, laneways and footpaths of Surry Hills and Darlinghurst will come alive this weekend for Neighbourhood Event Co’s Urban Wine Walk. The neighbourhood’s best venues will open their doors, transforming into the ultimate self-guided cellar door experience. For more information, head to the Facebook event page.

When: Saturday, February 9
Where: Surry Hills/Darlinghurst

Wollongong: Farmer and The Owl Tour de Gong

The team at Farmer and The Owl are setting off on a multi-venue magical mystery tour, showcasing the best of local talent before their much-anticipated festival in early March. See Tropical Strength, Luke Spook, Tired Girl, e4444e, Dream Dog, Spit Chewy and DROVES take the Illawarra’s Northern suburbs in a day of musical discovery. For more information, head to the Facebook event page.

When: Sunday, February 10
Where: From Stanwell Park to Wollongong CBD

Melbourne: Festival of the Photocopier

Hosted by the team at Sticky Institute, the Victorian Trades Hall will play host to Australia’s biggest and most highly anticipated zine fair. There will be over 270 zine stalls each day. For more information. head to the Facebook event page.

When: Saturday, February 9 – Sunday, February 10
Where: Victorian Trades Hall

Adelaide: The Eds Craft Beer Fest

The Edinburgh Hotel is bringing its annual Craft Beer Fest back for the masses. Enjoy craft beer, live music and DJs and a handful of giveaways. For more information, head to the Facebook event page.

When: Saturday, February 9
Where: The Edinburgh Hotel and Cellars

By Molly Lasker